Woods v. Hunt and Son, Inc.

Ralph G. Woods, plaintiff, filed a motion for judgment against R. D. Hunt and Son, Inc. and Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corporation, defendants, to recover damages in the amount of $12,000. The motion alleged, inter alia, that plaintiff had purchased from defendant Hunt at retail two five-pound bags labeled “Miller 50% Sevin Wettable Powder” which had been manufactured and distributed to Hunt by defendant Miller; that the product was recommended for spraying tomato plants for the purpose of eliminating insect pests; that the product was contaminated with certain chemical weed killer; and…